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NHTSA Campaign 18V756000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Issued by Pierce Manufacturing · Reported Oct 26, 2018 · 717 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pierce Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, Velocity, and Commercial vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Pierce will notify owners, and Whelen will inspect the vehicles and replace the brake lights, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
PIERCE ARROW XT 2017 717
PIERCE ARROW XT 2018 717
PIERCE COMMERCIAL 2017 717
PIERCE COMMERCIAL 2018 717
PIERCE DASH 2017 717
PIERCE DASH 2018 717
PIERCE ENFORCER 2017 717
PIERCE ENFORCER 2018 717
PIERCE IMPEL 2017 717
PIERCE IMPEL 2018 717
PIERCE QUANTUM 2017 717
PIERCE QUANTUM 2018 717
PIERCE SABER 2017 717
PIERCE SABER 2018 717
PIERCE VELOCITY 2017 717
PIERCE VELOCITY 2018 717

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V756000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.